Unexpected Death

So my clam looked great last week and over the last few days was open just not all the way. When I woke up this am I had an empty shell. I was not to impressed ive had it for along time and measured over 11 in from side to side. I am shocked to say the least. I tested water straight across the board and everything is great. Grrrrrr seriously not my day.

 

Sorry for your loss. What kind of lights you have and where was it placed?

 

Lioghting was not the issue. It had plenty it is a 250 x3 plus t5s. It had nothing to due with lighting. I have had this clam years. something went funky. Just venting about it. stinks that is all.

 

How did you loose an 11 inch clam without having a spike in amonia or at least nitrite? How big is your tank?

 

Oh darn... Sorry to hear.. That clam was a really nice looking one too.
I lost my maxima clam 3 days ago too, same unknown reasons. It sucks
I've read that clams die slowly in a tank without showing any signs till it's to late.

 

did something turn vogue and decide to eat at it? I had the same thing happen to my 12" clam, it was beautiful, open reactive and then one day it was all sunken in and melting. It killed me but I decided to move it to my FOWLR tank and allow my golden puffer to eat it. I never did figure out what killed it but my bet is my reef safe bellus female angel got a taste for clams one day!

 

I did not have either im not new to this I tested water and it was on the money. I think ash shacmel said something bit it.

 

I have an koran angel about 6 in I also have 2 cross hatches. I dont know if something ate it but I am on the defensive! I think it kicked its butt. I am no impressed. I did see signs of nipping. I am not happy about this loss.

 

Maybe it was just old age? I've had some mysterious clam deaths as well, but I didn't have them for years.

 

That totally sucks,sorry for the loss.